Degree Apprenticeship - Law

TN United Kingdom; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job description

We are currently recruiting for our 4-year Degree Apprenticeship Programme commencing in September 2025, in partnership with Ulster University. This will be a newly available position to work within the firm's Belfast office on a part-time basis, while completing your law degree – gaining hands-on experience and earning while you learn.

We are very excited to be offering this opportunity and creating new routes to qualification within our firm and the legal sector. As part of the Department for the Economy's Higher Level Apprenticeship scheme, the successful candidate will complete their degree without incurring any tuition fees, aiding more individuals to enter the profession and strengthening our commitment to social mobility.

As an Apprentice Solicitor, you'll have the opportunity to discover which areas of law interest and engage you most. Some people are born litigators, others love the dynamics of a commercial deal, and some absorb themselves in employment law or restructuring. Our apprenticeship route is designed to encourage and develop every person’s unique qualities. As such, you will have the opportunity to work within our main departments: Corporate and M&A, Disputes & Investigations, Finance, and Real Estate.

Requirements

We are looking for candidates who have the drive to succeed as top-class lawyers and become future leaders of A&L Goodbody. Candidates need to demonstrate academic achievement relevant to a career in the legal sector – any offer made will be on a conditional basis for obtaining the A-Levels required to secure a place on the Ulster University Law Degree Programme. Additionally, we look for evidence of the following attributes:

• Intellectual Ability, Judgement & Commercial Awareness
• Ability to Build Relationships
• Commitment to Career Choice
• Motivation and Initiative
• Effective Communication
• Resilience

Application

To apply, please complete the application form by Friday 16th May 2025. We will notify you of the outcome of your application by Friday 20th June.

You will need to apply to the Ulster University Law - Degree Apprenticeship - LLB (Hons), for start in September 2025. You will need to be on track to meet the A-Level (or equivalent) Entry Requirements. Degree Apprenticeship programmes are subject to Department for the Economy funding approval and that funding remaining in place.

The Firm

A&L Goodbody (ALG) is a leading Irish law firm with five international offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York, and San Francisco. There are currently 120 partners and over 900 employees. The strong international and domestic business community in Ireland forms a valuable part of the ALG client base. ALG is incredibly proud to be recognised as the leading Irish law firm in the Chambers and Partners Europe 2024 Guide with the highest number of Band 1 practice area rankings. ALG is also ranked as a 'top tier' law firm in The Legal 500 EMEA Guide 2024 and the IFLR1000 Guide 2024. The firm is consistently ranked number one in the Irish market and on a European level.

ALG has a reputation for leading the way in continuously developing its service to clients and internally to its business. This is delivered through the use of new processes, ways of working, innovative use of technology, and marketing-leading business service teams.

ALG is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.